The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking expressions of interest to lease office and related space in Rockville, Indiana. The agency requires a specific space that adheres to detailed requirements. The initial solicitation was amended multiple times to extend the offer deadline.
The USDA seeks a space that conforms to strict location, size, and accessibility specifications. The required area must be situated within Parke County, Rockville, and defined by specific street intersections. The space should measure between 4,900 and 5,145 usable square feet, with a maximum of 5,880 rentable square feet. The building must be accessible and ADA compliant, with provisions for electric vehicle charging and reserved parking spaces. The lease term is specified as up to 20 years, with a firm term of five years and termination rights after 120 days.
The agency emphasizes that the space must adhere to fire safety and sustainability standards and include provisions for employee and visitor parking. It also requires three exterior storage sheds and 24/7 access, with a preference for ground-level contiguous space. Additionally, the USDA requests that offerors provide phased construction or swing space during any construction period.
Important dates include the initial offers due date of May 9, 2024, followed by several amendments extending it to June 10, July 15, August 16, and finally September 16, 2024. The anticipated award dates have been pushed back accordingly, with the latest estimate being March 2025.
Offerors are advised to carefully review the requirements and submit their offers to the Lease Contracting Officer, Heather Schmitt, and Realty Specialist, Zisa Lubarov-Walton, via email. Documentation of ownership or written authorization to represent owners is a prerequisite for consideration.
This opportunity is a fully serviced lease, where all services and utilities are included in the rental consideration. The USDA emphasizes that it does not assume responsibility for any costs incurred by potential offerors in response to the solicitation.